Manchester United could be ignoring their best midfield right now

There could be a new look to the Manchester United lineup when they return to action in a week's time against Sheffield United.

Erik ten Hag's side headed into the international break on the back of a spirit-lifting win over Brentford, but the dramatic finale was not enough to gloss over the worries that were present for most of the match.

United still look somewhat dysfunctional, and while a confidence boost could well contribute to their eventual revival this season, it is just as important that Ten Hag finds a way to avoid complacency and keep his team on their toes.

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One way of doing that could be by shaking up his selection. What has been so worrying this season is that many of their key players have underperformed, and there is now an argument for them to be dropped.

The upcoming trip to winless Sheffield United could be the ideal chance for Ten Hag to take some educated risks, with the complacency concern more likely to come from sticking with underperforming players in the hope they put things right than it is from playing an experimental side.

With the midfield yet to function properly in the first months of the season, Ten Hag might be tempted to make wholesale changes and reward the players who deserve to be selected on merit.

The most notable is Scott McTominay, who has once again proven his value as a more advanced midfield option both at club and international level. In the past week, he has showcased his striker's instinct with a brilliant brace against Brentford and a stunning free-kick against Spain that was controversially disallowed.

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